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The Sun
22-06-2025
- The Sun
Melaka to monitor bus operators with new safety guidelines
MELAKA: The Melaka government is planning to draft a working paper on managing the movement of various categories of public buses to monitor the operations of bus companies and drivers more effectively. State Works, Infrastructure, Public Amenities and Transport Committee chairman Datuk Hameed Mytheen Kunju Basheer said the measure would ensure all bus operators work under existing laws and reduce accidents, especially fatalities. 'There have been many accidents involving tour buses transporting university students recently and so far Melaka lacks any regulations or guidelines on monitoring the operation of such vehicles. 'Therefore the Melaka Road Transport Department (JPJ) and I are planning to draft a working paper to monitor the movement of such buses,' he told reporters here today, adding that the state JPJ will audit 40 high-risk bus operators in the state beginning Monday to ensure they complied with safety aspects, vehicle maintenance, driver administration and their compliance records under the Road Transport Act 1987. 'We have identified all bus operators involved that will be reviewed from various aspects and action will be taken against those violators,' he added.
The Sun
22-06-2025
- The Sun
Melaka to draft working paper on managing public buses
MELAKA: The Melaka government is planning to draft a working paper on managing the movement of various categories of public buses to monitor the operations of bus companies and drivers more effectively. State Works, Infrastructure, Public Amenities and Transport Committee chairman Datuk Hameed Mytheen Kunju Basheer said the measure would ensure all bus operators work under existing laws and reduce accidents, especially fatalities. 'There have been many accidents involving tour buses transporting university students recently and so far Melaka lacks any regulations or guidelines on monitoring the operation of such vehicles. 'Therefore the Melaka Road Transport Department (JPJ) and I are planning to draft a working paper to monitor the movement of such buses,' he told reporters here today, adding that the state JPJ will audit 40 high-risk bus operators in the state beginning Monday to ensure they complied with safety aspects, vehicle maintenance, driver administration and their compliance records under the Road Transport Act 1987. 'We have identified all bus operators involved that will be reviewed from various aspects and action will be taken against those violators,' he added.
The Sun
22-06-2025
- The Sun
Three Melaka Pink Bus drivers suspended for traffic offences
MELAKA: Three 'Pink Bus' stage bus drivers have been suspended from work over various traffic offences, including causing the death of a motorist recently. Melaka Works, Infrastructure, Public Amenities and Transport Committee chairman Datuk Hameed Mytheen Kunju Basheer said the drivers, all in their 30s, were suspended for an unspecified period until investigations into their infractions are completed and faced the risk of losing their jobs if they were found guilty. The stern action was taken as a reminder to stage bus drivers to comply with traffic rules and regulations, he added. 'One of them was involved in an accident that caused the death of another motorist while another had overtook other vehicles before making a dangerous U-turn... their actions were recorded by other motorists and went viral on social media. 'The state government will not compromise with dangerous and reckless driving or behaviour of bus drivers that endanger other motorists as it involves safety issues and the lives of others,' he told reporters after officiating the Melaka Road Transport Department's MyLesen (B2) programme driving licence presentation ceremony here today. He also revealed that he instructed management to review the old records of all 60 stage bus drivers to ensure that the 'Pink Bus' drivers could carry out their duties responsibly and project a positive image for the state. 'Before drivers are hired, they are tested and have their past records reviewed, but there is a possibility that some try to hide previous records to gain employment,' he said, adding that meetings with all stage bus drivers would be conducted in stages to identify any related issues.
The Sun
22-06-2025
- The Sun
Three Melaka ‘Pink Bus' stage bus drivers suspended from work over traffic offences
MELAKA: Three 'Pink Bus' stage bus drivers have been suspended from work over various traffic offences, including causing the death of a motorist recently. Melaka Works, Infrastructure, Public Amenities and Transport Committee chairman Datuk Hameed Mytheen Kunju Basheer said the drivers, all in their 30s, were suspended for an unspecified period until investigations into their infractions are completed and faced the risk of losing their jobs if they were found guilty. The stern action was taken as a reminder to stage bus drivers to comply with traffic rules and regulations, he added. 'One of them was involved in an accident that caused the death of another motorist while another had overtook other vehicles before making a dangerous U-turn... their actions were recorded by other motorists and went viral on social media. 'The state government will not compromise with dangerous and reckless driving or behaviour of bus drivers that endanger other motorists as it involves safety issues and the lives of others,' he told reporters after officiating the Melaka Road Transport Department's MyLesen (B2) programme driving licence presentation ceremony here today. He also revealed that he instructed management to review the old records of all 60 stage bus drivers to ensure that the 'Pink Bus' drivers could carry out their duties responsibly and project a positive image for the state. 'Before drivers are hired, they are tested and have their past records reviewed, but there is a possibility that some try to hide previous records to gain employment,' he said, adding that meetings with all stage bus drivers would be conducted in stages to identify any related issues.
The Sun
18-06-2025
- The Sun
Melaka JPJ issues 39 summonses in stage bus crackdown
MELAKA: The Melaka Road Transport Department (JPJ) issued 39 summonses for various offences during compliance enforcement operations targeting stage bus services in the state. Its director Siti Zarina Mohd Yusop said operations dubbed the 'Op Pinky', conducted yesterday at several locations across the state, focused on driver conduct, documentation checks, and the technical condition of the buses. 'A total of 34 buses were inspected, with 14 of them found to have committed 25 offences. The most common violations included using mobile phones while driving and failure to properly maintain the vehicles. She said other offences included making illegal U-turns, expired fire extinguishers, expired public service vehicle (PSV) licences, and failure to submit fare schedules, operator licences, and route schedules. Some drivers were also found dropping off passengers at unauthorised locations and failing to stop when flagged down by commuters. She said this in a press conference held in conjunction with the public auction on seized vehicles at the state JPJ headquarters in Bukit Katil today. Commenting further, Siti Zarina said the operation, which ran from 8.30 am to 4.00 pm, was led by state JPJ Enforcement Division chief Zulhelmi Zaidee and involved 39 personnel. It was launched following a series of accidents and complaints related to the state's stage bus services. She added that undercover officers were deployed as passengers to directly observe and assess the behaviour and compliance of bus drivers while on duty. 'JPJ urges all operating companies, vehicle owners, and public service vehicle drivers to comply with regulations under the Road Transport Act 1987, prioritise vehicle maintenance, and uphold a professional attitude while on duty. 'The department remains committed to ongoing enforcement efforts to ensure road user safety and maintain the highest standards in public transport services,' she said. Commenting on the auction, she said that the department collected RM62,100 from public auction of 50 forfeited vehicles, with the highest bid at RM8,700 for a cargo lorry and the lowest at RM67 for a motorcycle. Currently, 678 vehicles remain impounded for various offences, including expired or missing licences, underage driving, technical faults, and lack of insurance.
